Population Basics

Population Basics

There is an abundant and growing number of talented workers in Ankeny and the Des Moines Metro Area which has a population of over 500,000. Ankeny is an Iowa leader in population growth, attracting workers who want to combine rewarding careers with a great lifestyle.  The City of Ankeny Laborshed Survey of 2010 shows a large number of workers, approximately 43 percent, who are open to pursuing an alternate career opportunity.

Ankeny
1990 Census	19,300
2000 Census	27,117
2008 Census Estimate	42,287
2010 Census	45,582
2020 Projection	55,000
Des Moines Metro
1990 Census	416,348
2000 Census	481,394
2009 Estimate	564,915
2014 Projection	608,748

Source: US Census Bureau; Experian/Applied Geographic Solutions; City of Ankeny Planning & Building Department

Ankeny	17,500
Des Moines Metro	219,243

Source: Experian/Applied Geographic Solutions; City of Ankeny Planning & Building Department